Handouts

Question 1

Useful Problem Statements (RQ & H), Specific

Answer 1

1. Must be within researchers capabilities (realistic)
2. Must be narrow (pinpoint IV/DV)
3. Must contain comm. variables (behavior)
4. Must be testable (observable, measurable, no “god”)
5. Must not advance personal value judgements
6. Must be clear grammatical statements

Question 2

Descriptive research question

Answer 2

Describes behavior, what is communicative behavior x? “What is complaint making?”

Question 3

Relational research question

Answer 3

What is the relationship (association) between x and y? “What is the relationship between jealousy and relational satisfaction?”

Question 4

Non-directional (2-tailed) Hypotheses

Answer 4

Broad, not specific, “There will be gender orientations in comforting behaviors”

Question 5

Directional (1-tailed) Hypothesis

Answer 5

Specific prediction “Masculine-oriented participants will less likely use comforting behaviors”

Question 6

2 gains of resaerchers

Answer 6

Social regularities: not individual behavior

Aggregates: averages, mass, general picture

Question 7

2 pillars of observation

Answer 7

logic (must makes sense) and observation (what we observe)

Question 8

Scientific enterprise

Answer 8

Theory, data collection, data analysis

Question 9

Epistemology

Answer 9

The science of knowing

Question 10

Methodology

Answer 10

The science of finding out

Question 11

Cloud Diagram

Answer 11

1. Conceptulization: Identify topic, review literature, conceptually define variables, phrase rq & h
2. Planning and Design: Set deadlines, operationalize variables, choose methods
3. Data Collection: Quantative methods: qualitative methods, survey: qualitative interviewing, experimental studies: ethnography, content analysis
4. Data Analysis and Interpretation: Run statistical tests, code data
5. Reconceptulization: Draw conclusion, address limitations, advice for further research

Question 12

Conceptulization

Answer 12

Identify topic, review literature, conceptually define variables, phrase RQ & H

Question 13

Planning & Design

Answer 13

Set deadlines, operationalize variables, choose methods

Question 14

Data Collection

Answer 14

Using quantatative methods: using qualitative methods, survey: qualitative interviewing, experimental studies: ethnography, content analysis

Question 15

Data Analysis & Interpretation

Answer 15

Run statistical tests, code data

Question 16

Reconceptulization

Answer 16

Draw conclusion, address limitations, advice for further research

Question 17

Qualitative Research Paradigms

Answer 17

Interviewing, Ethnography

Question 18

Primary sources

Answer 18

I collect data and report on it

Question 19

Secondary sources

Answer 19

Cite others data, just like a textbook

Question 20

Unit of Analysis

Answer 20

Groups of people, how they use symbols, social artifacts (graffitti) individuals, textual artifacts

Question 21

Mediator

Answer 21

Comes in between the IV and DV, extraneous & intervenieng variable

Question 22

IV

Answer 22

Predictor

Question 23

DV

Answer 23

Outcome

Question 24

Construct Vs. Variable: Jealousy

Answer 24

Construct: jealousy
Variable: level/degree/types of jealousy

Question 25

References vs. Bibliography

Answer 25

References are everything that you have cited, bibliography things you read. We use references.

Question 26

Conceptual definition

Answer 26

Broad, abstract, Love=commitment

Question 27

Operational definition

Answer 27

specific, measurable, empirical. Love= I say I love you 5x every day.